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Zenike Family History

Zenike Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benike, Denike, Denke, Eike, Zeise, Heike, Deike, Mencke, Fenske

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Where is the Zenike family from?

You can see how Zenike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenike family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zenike family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenike's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zenike families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Zenike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenike census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Zenike. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zenike. For the veterans among your Zenike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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